Fair, Responsible and Acceptable Computer Use

Overview

Information technology is a powerful tool in advancing the mission of the University. Common sense and mutual respect underlie all rights, privileges and responsibilities of those who utilize these technologies. It is the intent of the University that the community shares these resources in creative and exciting ways in advancing our goals. Inappropriate use can result in the loss of the privilege of accessing Butler Systems or data. It can also lead to disciplinary action, potential termination or legal action. The purpose of this policy is to outline what constitutes fair and acceptable use of computer technologies at Butler University.

Scope

This policy applies to all users of Butler University's computer and voice systems (hereafter referred to as "Butler Systems"): This includes all computer systems, Butler provided devices, data storage, related communication technologies, and information transmitted or maintained on these technologies.

Policy Statement

Fair & appropriate use:

Supporting the mission of the University, teaching/learning, creative activities, or engaging the community

Supporting studies, instruction, duties as employees, official University business, and University sanctioned activities

Faculty & Staff: incidental personal use

All users must:

Comply with all state, federal, and local laws;

Comply with all University policies;

Comply with IT standards regarding usage of network and technological resources

Revision History

Approved by the Board of Trustees: February 26, 2010Approved by Sr. Administrative Group: January 19, 2010Approved by the Information Management Council: December 20, 2009Created 12/20/2009 as complete rewrite from Computer Use Policy, June 2002